Journal BarbaraHudson's Journal: Making the Democratic and Republican races even more interesting ... 5
All the democratic candidates should announce that, if they win, they're going to consider Tina Fey for vice president. Smart, personable, and damn funny doing here Sarah Palin imitation.
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This is shaping up to be the biggest circus in the history of US elections since the Yippies ran Pigasus.
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I'd never thought of it before but, from an outsider looking in, watching the US political process (specifically during election season) must be either terrifying or entertaining for them. I'm moderately familiar with the political processes in other countries and I tend to follow them with some interest. I can only imagine being from another country and watching the US. I think I'd be terrified. Hell, I live here and it still does seem a bit terrifying.
Consider, if you will, that the US is pretty damned po
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Look on the bright side - by voting for Bernie, it's looking more and more like you might not end up wasting your ballot this time. Many of the republicans who Trump scares sh*tless will probably vote for him just to screw over both Trump and the Clinton twins.
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While it's surely a tragedy, I'm more concerned with the terror aspect. I can only imagine that outside observers are terrified. The US politicking is like something out of a Terry Pratchett novel only slightly more surreal.
I'd be shocked if Bernie makes it past the primaries. :( It's unfortunate but quite likely that no amount of real support will get him past the primaries. They seem to be heavily rigged.
I'm reminded of a "trick" the Democrats were both using and openly advocating others use. They'd regis
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A group of Democrats walk into a restaurant, orders lavish meals, leaves a big tip, and says "Remember - vote Democrat."
A group of Republicans walk into a restaurant, orders lavish meals, leaves no tip, and says "Remember - vote Democrat."
Don't blame me for the choice of parties - that's how it appeared in Isaac Asimov's Joke Book :-)